ITANAGAR, OCT 15:
Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday urged departmental officials and frontline workers to strengthen the implementation of welfare schemes and ensure that their benefits reach women and children in the remotest parts of the state.
Addressing the concluding session of the State Poshan Award 2026-cum-Review Meeting at the D K Convention Centre here, Pul congratulated the awardees for their contributions to delivering essential services to beneficiaries at the grassroots level. She called on officials to work with greater dedication and commitment to fulfil the government’s vision for women’s and children’s welfare.
Organised by the Women and Child Development Department as part of its Chintan Shivir, the programme reviewed the implementation of major centrally sponsored schemes, including Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti, and Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0.
Commissioner Mimum Tayeng welcomed the participants and highlighted the need for stronger departmental coordination and improved service delivery.
Technical sessions covered nutrition interventions, early childhood care and education, child protection, maternity benefits, and support mechanisms for women facing violence and distress.
National e-Governance Division (NeGD) State Coordinator Sunamoni Kar conducted a training session on the latest features of the Poshan Tracker application, including digital monitoring of home visits, child development milestones, geotagging of Anganwadi Centres and beneficiary verification.
Deputy Director Machi Gao stressed the importance of regular field visits and effective supervision to improve Anganwadi services. Mission Vatsalya State Nodal Officer Kina Takka highlighted child protection mechanisms, rehabilitation and family-based care, while Gyati Loder outlined initiatives under POSHAN 2.0. Mission Shakti State Nodal Officer Bahi Koyu discussed the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the SHe-Box portal and One Stop Centres.
The programme recognised outstanding Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), supervisors and directorate staff for their contributions to departmental initiatives. Commendation certificates were presented to officials and staff from several Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects, including Dirang, Mukto-Bongkhar, Kitpi, Aalo-West, Jang-Thingbu, Bomdila, Roing, Lumla-Zemithang, Namsai, Bordumsa-Diyun and Lekang.
State Poshan Award recipients and Anganwadi workers also shared their experiences in implementing nutrition and early childhood care initiatives at the grassroots level.
The two-day Chintan Shivir concluded with an emphasis on strengthening coordination, accountability and monitoring to improve welfare services across the state. Department Director Chadan Tangjang proposed the vote of thanks.
